Qualifications
PARK RANGER
This recruitment will be open until filled.
First review of applications will occur on April 10, 2025
Hourly Salary Range
$24.09 - $32.04
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including
- 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, up to 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
- Medical Reimbursement Program; $56/month
- Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit.
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
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Department / Division
Community Services / Parks and Recreation
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
This position is classified as safety sensitive.
Schedule
Shift work is required which includes working nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Number
RC#902284
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to actively support and uphold the City's stated mission and values. To reinforce quality recreational experiences through ambassadorship, outreach, education, and enforcement. To provide security duties by patrolling and observing activities, assessing situations, and resolving problem activities or calling the police to respond in urban, neighborhood, community, regional parks, preserves, natural and special use areas, and sports complexes.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Patrol area by foot, bike, truck, ATV, utility vehicle or watercraft, or remain at a set location; observe the activities of persons in and around urban, neighborhood, community, regional parks, preserves, natural and special use areas, sports complexes, lakes, and ponds.
- Assess activities and identify inappropriate, unsafe, or suspicious behavior; tactfully resolve the issue with the individual(s) involved; notify the police department to respond if inappropriate activity escalates and/or becomes dangerous.
- Assist with water rescues
- Patrol area to identify and report damage, unsafe conditions, and/or vandalism to equipment and facilities; perform minor maintenance.
- Ensure the safety and education of the park visitors and serves as a front-line ambassador and a point of contact for the public; communicate with the public and provide information and explanation of policies and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
This position requires one (1) year of public contact experience, preferably in public parks or recreation, security, police, park ranger or related field.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education
Requires the equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D.
The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).
Certifications, Licenses, And/or Registrations
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a CPR/AED, First Aid, and Pepper Spray Certification.
Additional Requirements
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following
- Criminal history background investigation
- Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
- Post offer/pre-employment physical
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This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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